In-Shape Challenge, Day 248

Okay, okay, so I've exaggerated a little. It's been 8 days since we met, took before pictures, signed paperwork, and started our new lives. It seems like I've been at this forever. I never realized how hard this endeavor was going to be. And I'm not gonna lie to you, it's hard! My body's been in various states of soreness for the past week, and as good as I feel about the fact that I'm doing what's good for me, I can't say that I feel 'good.' The blessing to all this is the weight loss, and yes, I've lost weight already. I've also learned a great deal about myself, fitness, and nutrition in the few short days since we began. For example:

1) Sports bras very GREATLY in comfort and support.

2) My brain WILL give out before my body, as Mike had mentioned, but I'm learning to fight that urge.

3) Team training day has to be the most rewarding time out of all the workout days.

4) My teammates are a group of incredibly smart, supportive women and I'm thankful that God put us on this journey together.

5) I'm not a runner, but I managed to run a number of steps last Saturday (and I didn't trip and injure myself).

6) Eating 1600 healthy calories daily is nearly impossible for me. I'm hovering around 1300 and I have no idea how to squeeze in the extra 300 (aside from tying on a hot fudge sundae at the end of the day).

7) I've realized that friends will always support you, but they'll still eat that extra piece of pizza in right in front of you without even blinking.

8) I've realized that my will-power is strong and getting stronger daily.

9) Healthy eating is not cheap.

10) I laugh at something about myself everyday, mainly because I'm a clutz, but also because it keeps me sane.

I have to give a 'shout-out' to my friends, known and unknown, who are following this blog and in turn joining me on this journey. I hope that my little (mis)adventures are inspiring you. Or at least giving you a little something to laugh about. As Jack Handy would say: "It takes a big man to cry, but it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man."